Guess Hank thought perhaps going to more main stream form of music would turn out profitable or perhaps he had aspirations in that direction who is to say. Clearly i don't think he should have left king for that sort of thing especially when the band was becoming a force to be reckoned with on the metal scene.

But hanks still a great guy and a awesome guitar player not everyone can always make the best decisions for their future just glad he is back to playing metal.

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The road to hell is paved with good intentions...would explain why i am so nice !

Dude-- if you were a metal band back in the early to mid eighties even if your sound wasn't glam your image was glammed up. Look at the publicity photos of any rock or metal act from that time period. I challenge you to find one that didn't have on make-up, some form of spandex or their hair teased up to the fucking moon.

As for Hank's band Fate, he sold out pure and simple. Can't really blame a guy for trying to cash in I guess. At least he came back to the dark side of things when he realized how his musical legacy would turn out.

i've rode king sayng that Hank's started goin' to the rehershals with velvet boots and spandex clothes.. i've tough it was really funny. I mean, can you immagine having a black metal band and the guittar player comming up to the studio dressed like that, LOL

Hank started Fateafter the split with Mercyful Fate. That is a big difference!

Exactly- because this is the kind of thing that Hank wanted to do! He thought it would somehow be more lucrative for him. Him and King had severe creative differences. I'm just glad that they managed to reunite after a long hiatus. In the Shadows was an EXTREMELY strong album and still stands as one of MF's very best in my book.